Think I'll have to admit defeat.

**rosie631** · 7th November 2009, 15:39

Well, it looks like the Harley's for sale. Have never really fully got my confidence back after my accident in June. Went out and bought another superglide and have done over 3000ks on her but I'm just finding her too big and heavy for me. I have had a life time love of Harleys and this is my 4th one. I love this one too but I'm just not able to ride her the way she should be ridden. In fact it feels more like the bike is riding me than the other way round. Only problem is I don't really know what other bike will do it for me. Took the new bonnie with the small front wheel out a few months ago and didn't really enjoy it. I think the T100 may be more me. Am hoping to test ride one of those next week.

**CookMySock** · 7th November 2009, 15:44

Originally Posted by rosie631

I think the T100 may be more me. Am hoping to test ride one of those next week.

Thats not defeat. Thats temporary setback.

Steve

**hayd3n** · 7th November 2009, 15:51

your not defeated its just that youve seen the light
welcome

**rosie631** · 7th November 2009, 15:55

Yeah, maybe. I do know, I'm sick of watching everyone disappear in front of me as soon as we hit the twisties.

**riffer** · 7th November 2009, 16:22

Do yourself a favour and try out an XR1200X.

If one of them doesn't help you ride better I don't know what will.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 7th November 2009, 16:34

Originally Posted by rosie631

Yeah, maybe. I do know, I'm sick of watching everyone disappear in front of me as soon as we hit the twisties.

Get a fuel injected Sporty of some type...you'll dust the big blocks off in a straight line and in the twisties!

Oh...and buy it from me!

**Trudes** · 7th November 2009, 16:39

Sorry to hear Rosie, it is a blow to the confidence when your bike gets the better of you eh. Hope you find something that suits you better soon, there's nothing wrong with admitting defeat and trying something else, just as long as your choice makes you happy at the end of the day

**Ecclesnz** · 7th November 2009, 17:46

I was sort of feeling the same way about the 1100 Shadow I upgraded to, however with getting custom pegs and different bars put on I feel a whole lot different now.

It might be worth looking in to.

**awayatc** · 7th November 2009, 17:51

Don't go riding with hoons...
Go for cruises with old sedate people like me.....
Harleys are cruisers...
cruisers are called cruisers for a reason....

**rosie631** · 7th November 2009, 18:14

Originally Posted by Ecclesnz

I was sort of feeling the same way about the 1100 Shadow I upgraded to, however with getting custom pegs and different bars put on I feel a whole lot different now.

It might be worth looking in to.

I've put different bars and seat on. Has helped a little but not a great deal.

**rosie631** · 7th November 2009, 18:15

Originally Posted by awayatc

Don't go riding with hoons...
Go for cruises with old sedate people like me.....
Harleys are cruisers...
cruisers are called cruisers for a reason....

Yeah, but you can still throw yours around when you want to. I have gotten so slow it's ridiculous.

**Sketchy Snr** · 7th November 2009, 18:16

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Get a fuel injected Sporty of some type...you'll dust the big blocks off in a straight line and in the twisties!

Oh...and buy it from me!

What he said

**duckonin** · 7th November 2009, 18:31

Originally Posted by rosie631

Yeah, maybe. I do know, I'm sick of watching everyone disappear in front of me as soon as we hit the twisties.

So who cares rosie !!!

you know where they are going, kick back and enjoy your ride safely..Had a chap today disappear into the distance in the Karangahake gorge fast as he was ha ha, wife and I dicked along behind a couple of cars, at the other end, here was our hero sitting on the side of the road, waiting for someone or thing, gave him a wave then laughed as we had the longest ride and good it was too....

**JMemonic** · 7th November 2009, 18:39

Shame to hear Rosie, after all the time you took looking at getting the old one back and repairing as well as having the new bike, as was suggested, (and this from not a huge Harley fan but I like this bike), the XR1200 could be worth a look, Shadows is on his second, (or third?), and he is a Harley fan, seems to love it.

Either that or steal Rick's Duc for a ride if you can.